Partnership with ASU Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation

In 2018, the City of Peoria and Arizona State University's Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation created a high-impact partnership with the goal of growing and scaling the entrepreneurial ecosystem within the City of Peoria, Arizona.

Over the past four years, Peoria Forward has built momentum and diverse thriving pathways in the ecosystem. Now, the focus shifts to building the ecosystem’s internal capacity to maintain and continue to build upon the established success. Going into years five and six of the partnership, self-sustaining ecosystem elements will be established to facilitate continued connectivity and provide core programming and technical assistance to a diversity of innovators and entrepreneurs across the community.

Visit ASU Edson E+I, Peoria Forward to learn more and view a calendar of upcoming events: https://entrepreneurship.asu.edu/community/peoria-forward

Read news release: "Peoria Forward" Partnership Links City of Peoria with ASU Entrepreneurship + Innovation

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Partnership with Local First Arizona

The City of Peoria has partnered with Local First Arizona to assist restaurants and food-based businesses with 1:1 assistance at no cost! Whether you need a quick answer via phone call, tailor-made training, or a visit to your location, we are here to help you build a successful business.

 

Here are a few examples:

• Do you need assistance recruiting, training, or retaining staff?
• Are you interested in maximizing your space with profit in mind?
• Would you like to make the most of outdoor seating by utilizing patio and sign ordinances to your restaurant's advantage?
• Is increasing profitability through food cost strategies appealing?
• Could you use guidance in inventory management?
• Would you like local procurement recommendations, scalability, and marketing opportunities?

If you have questions or would like guidance on these, or other topics, let us know at business@peoriaaz.gov and we will connect you with our industry expert at Local First.